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Kaleen Reading, out on tour this summer with Vistalites.“Ludwig Vistalites have been my drums of choice for five years a...
08/31/2026

Kaleen Reading, out on tour this summer with Vistalites.

“Ludwig Vistalites have been my drums of choice for five years and counting. In my opinion, there’s no cooler-looking kit on stage. The light shines right through them! As a touring drummer, I love that the modern reinforced shells can handle life on the road. I also love challenging the reputation that Vistalites don’t record well. I Got Heaven was recorded on a vintage Vista, and I was so stoked with the drum sound that I used them again on another album. I’m sure it won’t be the last!”




Low profile. Light to carry. Easy to place.The Classic Straight Cymbal Stand gives you a smaller footprint around the ki...
08/29/2026

Low profile. Light to carry. Easy to place.

The Classic Straight Cymbal Stand gives you a smaller footprint around the kit with the stability and adjustment you need to get your cymbal exactly where you want it.

Live scenes with Jon Theodore and Ludwig Drums featuring the Revelation snare drum. A summer of ripping shows with high-...
08/28/2026

Live scenes with Jon Theodore and Ludwig Drums featuring the Revelation snare drum. A summer of ripping shows with high-powered tones.

Raw hammered copper. Black nickel hardware.This 6.5x14 Copperphonic pairs a seamless 1.2mm hammered raw copper shell wit...
08/24/2026

Raw hammered copper. Black nickel hardware.

This 6.5x14 Copperphonic pairs a seamless 1.2mm hammered raw copper shell with black nickel die-cast hoops, a black P86 throw-off, and a Black Suede Ambassador batter head.

Dark, dry, focused, and built with enough weight to speak at any tuning.

08/21/2026

Classic profile. Modern control.

The Classic Snare Stand keeps the footprint light and the positioning flexible, with solid support once it’s set.

08/17/2026

Patch Mahoney on tour with Hilary Duff.

On one of the year’s biggest pop tours, every part of the setup has to earn its place. Patch walks through the Classic Maple kit, hardware, and accessories he relies on every night, built around feel, consistency, and a sound that sits right where he needs it.

Full rig rundown with .

Flat-base hardware never really went away. There’s a reason for that.Less weight. A clean footprint around the kit. Plen...
08/14/2026

Flat-base hardware never really went away. There’s a reason for that.

Less weight. A clean footprint around the kit. Plenty of room to put things where you actually want them.

Ludwig Classic Hardware keeps the profile that drummers have known for generations, with the function and adjustability expected from modern hardware.

Four stands. One unmistakable look.

Who’s still playing flat-base hardware?

08/12/2026

Stainless Steel in the hands of Dave Turncrantz.

Dave puts the 50th Anniversary Stainless Steel Pro Beat through “Geneva” by Russian Circles, paired with an Aluminum Coliseum.

14x24 / 9x13 / 16x16

Hear the full performance on the Ludwig YouTube channel.

Breakbeats by Questlove in Lilac.Compact sizes, a matching wood snare, and a sound that plays bigger than the footprint....
08/11/2026

Breakbeats by Questlove in Lilac.

Compact sizes, a matching wood snare, and a sound that plays bigger than the footprint.

Available now.

08/07/2026

Hear the Ludwig Legacy Maple Downbeat configuration in action.

Built around Ludwig’s modern take on the 3-ply maple/poplar/maple shell formula, Legacy Maple carries forward a short-lived but deeply influential era of Ludwig drum making. First introduced in 1968, this second-generation 3-ply design became known for its clear attack, full-bodied low-end, and focused response.

Configuration:
14x20 bass drum
8x12 tom
14x14 floor tom

Add-on snares:
5.5x14 Jazz Fest
6.5x14 Raw Striped Brass

Handcrafted at Ludwig USA in Monroe, NC.

Address

800 W Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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